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Grilled Steak with Broccoli Microgreens (25-Minute High-Protein Dinner)

Grilled Steak with Broccoli Microgreens (25-Minute High-Protein Dinner)

25 min

· Serves 2

· Updated February 21, 2026

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Tender grilled steak topped with fresh broccoli microgreens for a burst of flavor and nutrition.
dinner
protein
grilled
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How do you use Broccoli microgreens in Grilled Steak with Broccoli Microgreens (25-Minute High-Protein Dinner)?

Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Tender grilled steak topped with fresh broccoli microgreens for a burst of flavor and nutrition.

How long does it take to make Grilled Steak with Broccoli Microgreens (25-Minute High-Protein Dinner)?

This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.

What does Broccoli add to this recipe?

Broccoli microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 ribeye steaks (8 oz each)

  • 1 cup broccoli microgreens

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • 1

    Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness (4-5 min per side for medium-rare).

  • 2

    While steaks rest, heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

  • 3

    Remove from heat and toss in broccoli microgreens until just wilted.

  • 4

    Top steaks with butter and serve with broccoli microgreens on the side.

Nutrition Authority

Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.

What the evidence supports

  • Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.

    moderate evidence
  • Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.

    strong evidence
  • Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.

    limited evidence

References

  • 1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible MicrogreensJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012

  • 2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive ComponentsCritical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017

ChefPax provides this section for culinary and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice.

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